Influenza Information for Healthcare Professionals

Influenza Information for Healthcare Professionals

Recommendations and Guidance

The links below lead to the most current information from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about the 08-09 vaccine and the use of antivirals.

Influenza Vaccine Recommendations

Influenza Antivirals Recommendations   

CDC Influenza information for Health Professionals

The State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has prepared guidance and forms related to novel influenza virus surveillance and reporting, and reporting of pediatric deaths. Use the links below to download the form currently in use.

Letter about Reporting Novel Viruses

Reporting Novel Viruses (Enhanced Surveillance)

Lab Specimen Submission Letter

Reporting Pediatric Deaths

City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) Laboratories

The MHD Labs test specimens from the Milwaukee area for different viruses, including influenza and other respiratory viruses. Click here to view the Monthly Confirmed Infection reports.

Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH)

The WSLH tests specimens from across the state for different viruses, including influenza and other respiratory viruses. Two helpful links are provided below.

Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene (All Forms and Guidance)

Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene Virus Surveillance

Seasonal Surveillance

The MHD tracks influenza and influenza-like illness activity, along with pneumonia and influenza deaths in Milwaukee.

(Report to be posted soon)

The State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) tracks influenza and influenza-like illness across the State of Wisconsin during the influenza season and posts their reports online. Click on the link below to access that information.

DHS Influenza information

Current case Counts will be reported here. As of October 10, 2008, no flu has been reported.

Antiviral Toolkit for Healthcare Providers

In spring of 2008, MHD developed an educational toolkit on antiviral use for healthcare providers. Click here to learn more about this valuable resource.